There are second uses for lots of things – including fall leaves. An Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center official recommends keeping and mulching fallen leaves to help the health of local soils and wildlife. And to appreciate the beauty and usefulness of fall leaves, join the Irons Oaks’ Fall Walk[Read More…]
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Cubs fans cheer on World Series squad at Homewood’s Martin Square
Area Cubs fans gather in Martin Square on Friday night to watch the first World Series game at Wrigley Field in Chicago since 1945. (Photos by Ashley Cady/ H-F Chronicle) Editor’s note: The village of Homewood will host another World Series viewing tonight at 6:30 p.m. on Martin Square just north[Read More…]
Born a Cubs fan
Gloria Namroud, who grew up a couple of blocks north of Wrigley Field, says she was born a Cubs fan. “Our mom and dad, who are alive and in their 80s,are diehard Cubs fans,” says Gloria, of Homewood. “We are blessed to share this historic moment with them.” “My brothers and other kids in[Read More…]
Homewood OKs salt brine treatment for village streets this winter
Winter travel on the streets of Homewood will hopefully be easier following Tuesday’s village board vote to purchase a Henderson Salt Brine Maker and a spraying unit to treat local streets. The salt brine treatment will be used during heavy snowfalls and periods of freezing temperatures. Public Works Director John[Read More…]
District 161 superintendent has been on leave since Oct. 18
Craig Doster, the superintendent of Flossmoor School District 161 for the last six years, has been on a leave of absence since Oct. 18, the day after Board of Education members received a letter from community residents demanding his immediate removal. Board members received the letter, reportedly signed by 400[Read More…]
Man charged with DUI after fiery two-car crash in Flossmoor
Two cars burn early Oct. 23 after a collision at Vollmer Road and Crawford Avenue in Flossmoor. Both drivers escaped, but one was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment. (Photo provided by Olympia Fields Police Department) Two cars caught fire following an early-morning collision this week at Vollmer Road[Read More…]
Homewood District 153 staff, volunteers honored with Those Who Excel awards
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) presented 2016 Those Who Excel awards to Homewood District 153 teachers, Churchill Principal Cece Coffey, parent volunteer Terry Keigher and the Citizens for Homewood Schools team.
Coming together after an election marred by fear, hate
The commentary below represents the ideas, observations and opinions of the author. Eleven days to go. If you are like me, the end of the 2016 presidential election can’t come soon enough. I am tired of this election season in a way that I’ve never experienced before. I am not a[Read More…]
Candidates circulating nominating petitions for local offices
Candidates interested in running for local offices in the April 4 consolidated election are asking registered voters for their signatures on nominating petitions. Seats are open for municipal positions in Homewood and Flossmoor; School Districts 153 in Homewood, 161 in Flossmoor and 233 for Homewood-Flossmoor High School; the Homewood-Flossmoor Park[Read More…]
Homewood clears way for alcoholic drink sales at Beans and Greens
Connoisseurs of locally grown and crafted wines and beers will have a source to purchase a wide variety of affordably priced beverages in downtown Homewood. In a unanimous vote Tuesday, the village board agreed to draft an ordinance granting a Class 10 liquor license to Beans and Greens Food Market,[Read More…]
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